opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s 
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in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty
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The house itself, a dizzying 11,000 square feet of marble and mahogany opulence, seems to go on forever.
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Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Yacht-hop and check out all the glorious features on hundreds of vessels, chat with industry experts, check out on-site demonstrations and revel in the opulence of today’s waterborne offerings and the ultimate in marine design and technology.
—Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Each extension—from Emporio Armani’s youthful energy to the accessibility of Armani Exchange and the opulence of Armani Privé—feels iconic and intentional, never radical but always chic.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Yacht-hop and check out all the glorious features on hundreds of vessels, chat with industry experts, check out on-site demonstrations and revel in the opulence of today’s waterborne offerings and the ultimate in marine design and technology.
—Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Each extension—from Emporio Armani’s youthful energy to the accessibility of Armani Exchange and the opulence of Armani Privé—feels iconic and intentional, never radical but always chic.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opulence. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈäp-yə-lən(t)s
: great wealth
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